Bucknell Bison at Saint Joseph’s Hawks Betting Odds

The Saint Joseph’s Hawks (3-3) will be at home in Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena when they meet the Bucknell Bison (3-4). Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 29, 2017.

Bucknell Bison at Saint Joseph’s Hawks ATS Preview

The Bison beat the Stony Brook Seawolves in their last contest, 85-76. Zach Thomas was the top scorer from either team with 38 points on 10-for-17 shooting. The Bison made 23 of their 24 free throws (95.8 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (16.6 vs. 16.8).
In the Hawks last matchup, they topped the Sacramento State Hornets, 74-69. Saint Joseph’s was lifted by Shavar Newkirk, who was the games high scorer with 22 points on 5-for-12 shooting. The Hawks made 25 of their 33 free throws (75.8 percent), while the Hornets had a turnover percentage of 21.5 (above the 14.5 mark opponents have averaged against Saint Joseph’s this season).
Bucknell could have a difficult time creating turnovers. Dating back to last season, Saint Joseph’s ranks 33rd in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.5 percent), while Bucknell has forced the 137th-most turnovers (19.6 percent). Furthermore, the Bison, who rank 287th in offensive rebounding percentage (26.5 percent), will battle against the Hawks, who rank 57th in defensive rebounding percentage (73.9 percent).